For the list of neighbourhoods in need of volunteers, please scroll to the bottom of the page.
The Snow Angel program attempts to unite people who need help clearing their adjacent City sidewalks of snow, with eager volunteers from our community who want to help.
When it snows, City crews clear our roadways and property owners clear their sidewalks, driveways/walkways (includes city adjacent sidewalks) – all in an effort to keep Coquitlam moving. But for some members of our community, particularly seniors, moving snow is a difficult task. Snow Angels will respond to requests made to the City by those who are unable to shovel their own adjacent City sidewalk due to physical disabilities or restrictions.
Snow Angels can be anyone who wishes to volunteer to help make our City’s sidewalks safer for those in need. Individuals, groups or families may sign up to become Snow Angels volunteers together. Individual volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Groups or families who wish to volunteer together must have a designated team leader. The team leader must be 19 years of age or older and will be responsible for the group.
Once the volunteer screening process is complete, the City staff will provide training and equipment to Snow Angel Volunteers to assist qualified, pre-approved residents that they are matched with.
Start the volunteer process to become a Snow Angel.
Curious what it’s like to volunteer as a Snow Angel? We’ve reached out to past volunteers to see what the experience was like for them. See their stories below.
Want to be featured as a Snow Angel and share your volunteer story? Snap a photo and send it to the Community Services staff.
You must be a resident of Coquitlam and be unable to shovel your own adjacent city sidewalk (does not include personal walkways/driveways) due to a physical disability or restriction, over the age of 65 or concerned that the physical exertion from a heavy snowfall is too much.
Resident of Coquitlam with an adjacent city sidewalk (does not include walkways/driveways).
All eligible Snow Angel applicants will be placed on a list of addresses to be considered. While we do our best, the City cannot predict the magnitude of snowfalls, the availability of volunteers or the number of eligible applicants. Even as an approved applicant, the Snow Angels program cannot guarantee that volunteers will be dispatched to clear your sidewalks in the event of a snowfall.
Under the City’s Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw (PDF), it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow and ice from all sidewalks bordering their property within 10 hours after a snowfall. Please plan ahead and ensure arrangements have been made. This may include reaching out to friends, family, neighbours or hiring a private snow removal company.
Austin Heights |
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Nelson St. | 300 block |
Charland Ave. | 1500 block |
Burquitlam |
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Clarke Rd. | 700 block |
Robinson St. | 900 block |
Como Lake Rd. | 860 block |
Robinson St. | 700 block |
Adler Ave. | 600 block |
Foster Ave. | 700 block |
Cottonwood Ave. | 900 block |
Chineside |
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Huron Dr. | 2300 block |
Dartmoor |
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Solar Crt. | 300 block |
Warrick St. | 100 block |
Eagle Ridge |
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Diamond Cres. | 2500 block |
Topaz Crt. | 1500 block |
Forestridge Pl. | 2900 block |
Vinemaple Pl. | 1500 block |
Cliffrose Cres. | 2900 block |
Daimler St. | 1300 block |
Brewster Dr. | 2600 block |
Uplands Crt. | 2600 block |
Lansdowne Dr. | 1400 block |
Lansdowne Dr. | 1300 block |
Deeridge Ln. | 1300 block |
Lansdowne Dr. | 1200 block |
Harbour Village |
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Mariner Way | 2500 block |
Daybreak Ave. | 2700 block |
Mariner Way | 3100 block |
Leeward Crt. | 3100 block |
Laurentian Belaire |
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Leclair Dr. | 2200 – 2400 block |
Hickey Dr. | 300 block |
Alouette Dr. | 400 block |
Burian Dr. | 2500 block |
Bromley St. | 400 block |
Ranch Park |
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Goldstream Cres. | 2700 block |
Westlake Dr. | 2700 block |
Phone: 604-927-6076
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